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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,250.18, 12,374.13 and 2,702.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,250.18, 12,374.13 and 2,702.86 is: 4,053.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,250.18 : 12,374.13 = 2,702.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,250.18/12,374.13 = 2,702.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,250.18x = 12,374.13 × 2,702.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,250.18x = 33,445,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,445,541.01/8,250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.92

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